joklany
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playing oud upside down
Hello All
I started learning oud 2 months ago with no prior experience with any other musical instruments.
I am left-handed and following the advice I received from many I switched the string to a left-handed one. I feel more comfortable playing this way
specially after I removed the first peg nearest to the neck (Thanks to this forum!).
I was wondering though if any left-handed player plays the oud upside down instead of switching the strings. This enables one to pick any oud in the
future and play with it.
What are your thoughts?
Best regards
Jaafar
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paulO
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Hi Jaafar,
I recall John Merjanian telling me that Greg Vosbikian played this way, and he's a very fine player.
Best Regards..Paul
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katakofka
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16GDjKRDKlA&feature=related
He's playing the oud upside down perfectly !
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Marina
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH99ao8mI_w&feature=PlayList&...
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Marcus
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Hi all
Very nice clip!!
What would be the reason for playing with gloves? Is it to minimalize the finger-moovin`-sound or just to look gentle;-))
Anybody tried this??
Best regards,
Marcus
Playing the oud is like feeding my soul with peace
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joklany
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Marcus
Reading the comments on the video, the same question was asked regarding the glove. The player had an accident that damaged his finger. The glove is
to prevent infection.
Jaafar
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Multi Kulti
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Hello Jaafar.
I play like that too. You shouldnt have a problem...JUST DO IT 
Nikos
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